This learning activity focuses on food allergy awareness, including what food allergies are, how to check for allergens in foods, why allergic reactions occur, ways to prevent cross-contamination, and how to keep friends with food allergies safe. Explore the content and video links to enhance your understanding and knowledge on food allergies.
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What is a food allergy? What is a food allergy? 1. What is the word/term that refers to a substance that can cause an allergic reaction? ALLERGEN Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxzZXjbddk 2. How can a person check if there is any food allergen in packaged foods? BY READING THE FOOD LABEL or INGREDIENT LIST (on the food label) Note: Video is from United States. 10 food allergens in NZ are Cow s milk, Peanut, Eggs, Tree nuts, Wheat, Soya, Shellfish, Fish, Sesame and Lupin.
Why do allergic reactions occur? Why do allergic reactions occur? 1. What is the mission of the immune system? TO DEFEND OR PROTECT US FROM FOREIGN INVADERS LIKE GERMS AND DISEASES THAT MAKE US SICK Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WByv4pJeNTk 2. What is the word/term for foreign substances that invade the human body, examples include viruses, bacteria and allergens? ANTIGENS 3. True or False: People with food allergy have immune system that thinks foods are foreign invaders, too. - TRUE
How to avoid cross contamination? How to avoid cross contamination? 1. What is cross contamination? WHEN CERTAIN FOODS TOUCH ANOTHER FOOD OR SURFACE IT SHOULDN T AND HARMFUL GERMS OR TINY AMOUNTS OF ALLERGENS ARE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TO THE OTHER. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP2IJYIhwO0 2. List three (3) ways on how to prevent cross contamination. ALWAYS KEEP ALLERGEN AWAY FROM SAFE FOODS WASH YOUR HANDS AND SURFACE AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER USE SEPARATE COOKING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT a. b. c.
Keep friends with food allergy safe Keep friends with food allergy safe 1. Is it safe for you to swap or share your food with your friend who has food allergy? NO Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdxnSBoWQoo 2. What are few of the food allergy symptoms to look out for? BREATHING PROBLEMS, SWOLLEN FACE OR THROAT, SKIN RASH, BEING SICK OR DIZZY 3. What do you need to do if your friend has food allergy symptoms? QUICKLY GET HELP
